Alexis Watson
North Charleston,SC
Summary
To obtain entry-level positions that offer professional and personal growth in the Human Services field.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Building Substitute Teacher
CCSD
North Charleston, SC
10.2020 - Current
- Took over the class for the regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Integrated existing and new technology into the classroom to help provide a creative and fun learning environment.
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics, and boost learning opportunities
- Kept students on task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by the class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework..
Teacher's Assistant
Dream Landing Academy
Charleston, SC
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and sanitized adequately for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Maintained a child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
- Identified early warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Read and tell stories to promote and support overall language development.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Maintained daily records of children's activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Supported [Number] classroom teachers in implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum for a group of [Number] preschoolers.
- Engaged with children individually to encourage physical activity and academic curiosity.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of enrollments, attendance, health and safety, emergency contact information, and incident reports.
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
- Offered parents daily reports outlining activities, behavior, and accomplishments.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Berkley Citizens
Charleston, SC
04.2017 - 07.2019
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Prepared reports, kept investigation records, and maintained all case-related paperwork.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- They have built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Created and filed reports on investigative activities.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss the patient condition and medical care.
- Gathered evidence and served as a witness in court proceedings.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish their quality of life and sustain needs.
- We shopped for groceries regularly to keep the house stocked with necessities.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons, and barbershops.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support the client's nutritional needs.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Assisted clients with daily living need to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in the patient's health status to the case manager.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Retail Associate
Walmart
Charleston, SC
02.2015 - 03.2017
- She worked with loss prevention in monitoring shopper behavior.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring customers.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeled items, and arranged according to size or color.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Promoted offerings by expressing passion for the company brand, products, services, and solutions to customers.
- They provided friendly service and client assistance to promote customer loyalty, satisfaction, and sales.
- Refunded payments for returned items, processed exchanges, and offered store credit to achieve customer satisfaction.
- She answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Informed customers of current store promotions to encourage additional sales purchases.
- Logged reports, expenses, receipts, and sales in the company database.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Education
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC03.2022
Skills
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Individual Mentoring
- Concept Studies
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Integration
- Organization and Planning
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Understanding of Content
- Ability to Be Flexible
- Social Behaviors
- Behavior Modeling
- Conflict Management
- Educational Enrichment
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
- Microsoft Excel
- Normalization Techniques
- Student Counseling
- Language Skills
Timeline
Building Substitute Teacher
CCSD
10.2020 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Dream Landing Academy
07.2020 - 08.2020
Caregiver, Special Needs
Berkley Citizens
04.2017 - 07.2019
Retail Associate
Walmart
02.2015 - 03.2017
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Trident Technical College